Kristy Johnson

Beyond the Peach State

The Thrill of Victory

Watch — or dare to compete in — the zaniest new athletic competition this side of the Everglades. We’ve all seen the headlines, and the

January 25, 2024 No Comments

Desserts

King Cake

Tradition dictates that whoever finds the miniature plastic baby embedded in the cake is named king or queen of the party and has to bring

January 24, 2024 No Comments

Home & Garden

Now They’re Cooking

This kitchen remodel is a recipe for success for an Evans couple. When Heather and Fain Dye bought their Jones Creek Plantation home in

January 24, 2024 No Comments

Dental Care

Trotter Orthodontics

Dr. Barrett Trotter and Dr. Paul Trotter have the expertise and experience to customize the best treatment plan, which will address your unique needs and

January 23, 2024 No Comments

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 sprig fresh thyme Pinch red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sea salt Black pepper, to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 scallion, chopped 2/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped, divided 3/4 pound chopped tomatoes 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 3/4 pound fish fillets (halibut, cod, sole, red snapper or sea bass), cut into chunks 3/4 pound large shrimp Heat butter and olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrots; sauté about 6 minutes or until tender. Add bay leaf, thyme, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, turmeric, scallion and half the parsley. Gently cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add tomatoes and stir to combine. Add potatoes and stock; bring to a boil. Lower to simmer and cook, covered, about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add fish and cook, uncovered, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp and cook about 2 minutes more until shrimp is pink and fish is cooked through. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Garnish with remaining parsley. Makes 4 servings.

Soups

Mediterranean Fish Soup

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped

January 6, 2024 No Comments

In The Home

Wall-to-Wall Wow Factor

From the foyer to the covered porch, this Lincolnton home is full of surprises. If the walls of Ashley Ford’s Lincolnton home, where she lives

January 6, 2024 No Comments

Jekyll Island tradition Island Treasures

Georgia

On the Beaten Path

Search for treasures in plain sight during this inventive Jekyll Island tradition. A day at the beach can bring out anyone’s inner child, and Jekyll

January 5, 2024 No Comments

Local PGA Tour player Luke List and his wife, Chloe

People

Giving Back

Local PGA Tour player Luke List and his wife, Chloe, an Evans High School alum, recently presented a check for $250,000 to Children’s Hospital of

January 5, 2024 No Comments

Sports

Ice-ly Done

Skate into winter for some holiday magic at this popular annual attraction. People who love cold weather can get their winter fix by lacing up

January 1, 2024 No Comments

People

Cast of Characters

Disney World meets the North Pole for the holidays at this Evans home Some people celebrate Christmas by stringing hundreds of lights on their house

November 22, 2023 No Comments

Desserts

Gingerbread Cake with Sugared Cranberries & Rosemary

Sugared Cranberries and Rosemary: 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 12-15 sprigs fresh rosemary 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided Gingerbread Cake: 2

November 21, 2023 No Comments

Beyond the Peach State

Speed of Lights

All is bright at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the holiday season. Normally, racecars zip around the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. However, the hustle and

November 21, 2023 No Comments